SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Hitchin

Ackerman Pierce Education; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tailored platforms

Baseline toolkit

Training sessions

CPD opportunities

Onboarding support

Job summary

Ackerman Pierce Education is looking for SEND Tutors to provide face-to-face 1:1 support in Hitchin for learners with complex needs from Early Years to KS4.

You will deliver core subjects or SEND-specific content, use positive behaviour strategies, and perform baseline assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.

Applicants with QTS or HLTA certification are preferred, but two years UK experience without qualifications are welcome; weekly pay is guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA preferred; two years UK experience accepted without qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 1:1 support to learners.
• Deliver core subjects or SEND-specific content.
• Carry out baseline academic and emotional assessments.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports.
• Coordinate with SALT, OT, and social workers as needed.
• Manage daily attendance reporting.
• Support transitions to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Assessment & reporting

Education

QTS or HLTA certification

UK teaching experience (min 2 years)

Job description

SEND Tutors (1:1 Support) - Hitchin

Location: SG4 0

Hourly Rate: £25-£35

Flexible Hours: 10-30 Hours per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 1:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND Tutors, SEND Teachers, and HLTAs in Hitchin and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)
• Autism
• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

You’ll provide face-to-face 1:1 support, working with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific content.
• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.
• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.
• Perform baseline academic and emotional assessments to inform targeted support and intervention.
• Prepare detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.
• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience teaching or tutoring children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• QTS or HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.
• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.
• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.
• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.
• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.
• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.
• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.
• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality.